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ATM-Weather Integration Training

October 31, 2012

Friends/Partners in Aviation Weather (FPAW)

Mark Huberdeau

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Shortfalls and Lessons Learned

• 11 years of EOSR data: Training & Education consistently cited as a shortfall in attaining NAS efficiency

• Training Lessons Learned:• Non-standard and subjective content delivery and

performance assessments = inconsistent quality

• Human resource intensive methods = costly and less efficient training

• Limited time and funding = “buttonology” training versus instruction on operational concepts of use and expected benefits

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What about Weather Training?

• Weather Basics: still required – Don’t turn ATM decision-makers into meteorologists– Decision support tools are likely to be human-over-the-loop

• Integration, Integration, Integration

• Scenario-based training – Focus on weather impacts on ATM – Understanding of probabilistic forecasts and risk management– Learning new role as Human-over-the-loop with new DSTs

• Consider holistic approach – Include human factors & change management

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Key findings indicated that advanced training technologies (PC based-games, simulations) are critical for realizing improvements, and are characterized by the following:

• Increased efficiency, availability, and decreased cost

• Self-paced, stand-alone training

• Skill Development Training

• More efficient use of resources

• Standardized delivery of training content

• Objective assessment of student performance

• Flexibility to support continuous workforce training for new automation capabilities & procedures – the evolution to NextGen

Integrate Weather Impact Scenarios with Advanced Methods in ATM Training

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Research Opportunities

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• Increased training demands + Support the transition to NextGen

• Approach opportunities and technology applications earlier - in primary education, for example - Air Traffic Collegiate Training

• Apply new learning methods to TFM – Weather Impact scenarios – Weather decision-making processes and mitigation strategies

• Match work force skills to NextGen capabilities

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Thank You

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